Well, the title of this post is a lie, as there really aren’t any steps that are truly essential when you make models. However, I’d argue that these steps are what would be considered the minimum needed for a competant Ma.K Super Armored Fighting Suit (aka SAFS).
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HGUC Dijeh – after painting
Alright, I’m here at the final stage for the Dijeh build. At this stage I panel lined, oil paint weathered and applied some more effects with Tamiya’s Weathering Masters set.
[Read more…] about HGUC Dijeh – after paintingHGUC Dijeh – Paint
Alright, we’re heading into the actually interesting parts of this build. This will be my first build where, with two exceptions, everything is hand painted with lacquer paint! Now, we must remember that lacquer paints can be hazardous so throughout this process I worked outside on the balcony with an organic vapour mask strapped to my face. Safety first!
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This week I’m starting on the Dijeh, a brilliant MS that I keep coming back to. I did a custom RE Dijeh for GBWC 2018, I have a second RE Dijeh, and then Bandai announced the HGUC version. Read on to see the steps I’ve taken to get this model ready for painting.
[Read more…] about HGUC Dijeh – Pre-paintHGUC Stark Jegan – detailing the rear skirt
The Stark Jegan has a wide, single piece rear skirt, which many other MS models also have. There is a problem, however, that most of these models share: the rear skirt is completely devoid of detail and interest, it’s just a big empty block, internally and externally. This simply won’t do!
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